Prepare against Nikola Volas
Serbia · World #27,136 classical · FIDE ID 931721
Our database contains 60 games by Nikola Volas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Volas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Volas before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,003 | 2,189 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 35.0% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Volas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Volas's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Volas usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Volas usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Volas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Nikola Volas's chess games
All 60 games by Nikola Volas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Nikola Vasovski | 2,299 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | B45 |
| Nov 2006 | Dragan Savic | 2,229 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | C06 |
| Jan 2005 | Marko Maksimovic | 2,091 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | C06 |
| Aug 2003 | Momcilo Pokrajac | 2,028 | 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | B50 |
| Nov 2006 | Petar Borbas | 1,970 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Belgrade Trophy | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,118 |
| 19th Belgrade Trophy | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| 23rd Belgrade Trophy | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,958 |
| 25th Belgrade Trophy | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,173 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Volas's chess games?
60 games by Nikola Volas, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Nikola Volas has played.
What does Nikola Volas play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nikola Volas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Volas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Nikola Volas play as White?
As White, Nikola Volas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Volas play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Volas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Nikola Volas's FIDE rating?
Nikola Volas is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nikola Volas played?
Our database contains 60 games by Nikola Volas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Volas?
60 games by Nikola Volas reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.